Stanley Cup Playoff Papers

Note: Reminder that if any Stanley Cup Playoff games go to overtime, we will be having our CompuStitch Embroidery Design #ICOTPOOL contest. Similar to the #ICGWG contest in that you pick one player (total) from either team and @ tweet us (@illegalcurve) with your selection as well as the hashtag #ICOTPOOL. Winner gets IC Gear so always ensure you send in a pick and following the game be sure to check out the IC Contest Winner page to see if you’ve been selected.

Today’s Stanley Cup 2nd Round Game:

Penguins at Rangers @ 6:00 pm (Penguins lead series 3-2).
Wild at Blackhawks @ 8:00 pm (Series tied 2-2).

Bruins 4 Canadiens 2 (Bruins lead series 3-2):

Boston Globe:  Bruins took the lead and never looked back.

Montreal Gazette:  ‘We had to step up and we didn’t do it’.

CBC:  Did You See That? Thornton sprays water at Subban.

Ducks 2 Kings 0 (Series tied 2-2):

Orange County Register:  Ducks’ future provides boost for Ducks’ present (registration required).

L.A. Times:  It’s rook takes Kings as Ducks win, 2-0, to even series.

AHL Playoffs – IceCaps news (St. John’s leads series 2-1):

The Telegram:  New goalie, same result; IceCaps beat Thiessen and Admirals 5-3.

The Virginian-Pilot:  Admirals lose 5-3 to IceCaps, trail 2-1 in series.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Part 1: 0:00 – Friday Night Recap (CHI/Min Game 4, PIT/NYR Game 5).  15:48 – Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins.  25:25 – New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins.  39:58 – Toronto Maple Leafs give Randy Carlyle a two year contract extension.  49:38 – Interview with Michael Traikos, National Post.  1:02:34 – Anaheim Ducks vs. LA Kings.

Part 2:  0:00 – Interview with Amanda Stein, TSN 690 Montreal.  12:30 – Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild.  22:51 – Interview with Scott Powers, ESPN Chicago.  37:22 – Flyers name Ron Hextall GM, Paul Holmgren named President.  51:28 – New Coaching Hires/Fires.  1:03:36 – Rapid Fire/Cheers & Jeers.